..To describe perceptions of being 'too fat' as a barrier to physical activity by gender and body mass index, and to examine the associations between feeling fat and other weight-related barriers to physical activity...

..The objective of this study was to investigate associations of several indicators of mothers', fathers', and own socioeconomic status, and intergenerational social mobility, with body mass index (BMI) and weight change in young women...

An investigation of psychological, social and environmental correlates of obesity and weight gain in young women

..This study employed a multilevel design to test the contribution of individual, social and environmental factors to mediating socio-economic status (SES) inequalities in fruit and vegetable consumption among women...

Personal, social and environmental correlates of healthy weight status amongst mothers from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods: findings from the READI study

..This study investigated young women's perceptions of the feasibility of physical activity and healthy eating behaviours, and how these vary by socio-economic status, domestic characteristics and weight status...

..This study aimed to investigate the relationships between body weight and fat distribution, and four empirically derived domains of socioeconomic status: employment, housing, migration status and family unit...

Who does not gain weight? Prevalence and predictors of weight maintenance in young women

..Evidence for age-related variation in the relationship between obesity-related behaviours and socioeconomic position may assist in the targeting of dietary and physical activity interventions among children...

The longitudinal influence of home and neighbourhood environments on children's body mass index and physical activity over 5 years: the CLAN study

..Feasible ways of increasing home availability of healthy foods, and encouraging home meal environments to be supportive of healthy eating should be explored, particularly in households of low SEP adolescents...

Sociodemographic and behavioural correlates of weight status among women with children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

..Public health strategies aimed at reducing SES inequalities in diet might focus on promoting healthy diets that are low cost, as well as promoting time-efficient food preparation strategies for all women...

Beliefs about the causes of weight change in the Australian population

..Examining the associations of perceptions of fruit and vegetable affordability and children's diets can offer insights into how the high prices of fruit and vegetables might have an impact on the diets of children...

..This study aimed to evaluate the food intake patterns of adolescents with respect to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and to examine variations in food intake patterns by age, gender and region of residence...

Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity among socioeconomically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

..These findings contribute to a broader understanding of children's perceptions of their environment, and highlight the potential importance of the home and neighborhood environments for promoting physical activity behavior...

Evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity among children, adolescents and young adults: review and update

..It is important to collaborate with local governments, urban planners and community groups to improve access to neighborhood parks and to promote a sense of neighborhood safety...

Personal, family, social, and environmental correlates of active commuting to school

Anna TimperioCentre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, and The Children s Hospital at Westmead, University of Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaAm J Prev Med 30:45-51. 2006

..The purpose of this study was to examine personal, family, social, and environmental correlates of active commuting to school among children...

Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents' perceptions of influences on children's active free-play

..Although the association between SB (e.g., watching TV/using the computer) and physical health has been well documented, increasing research has focused on the possible link between SB and mental health (e.g., depression)...

Urban-rural comparison of weight status among women and children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

..The domain and social context of PA may be important components in reducing the risk of depression. Reducing time spent in SB may be a key strategy in the promotion of better mental health in women from disadvantaged neighborhoods...

Individual, social and environmental correlates of physical activity among women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

..Future study should assess the effectiveness of methods to increase self-efficacy for healthy eating and to improve home availability of healthy food options in programmes promoting healthy eating among adolescents...

Influence of peers on breastfeeding discontinuation among new parents: the Melbourne InFANT Program

..We aimed to investigate whether the proportion of breastfeeding mothers in first-time parent groups influenced the likelihood of ceasing breastfeeding and whether this was independent of socioeconomic position...

People, places...and other people? Integrating understanding of intrapersonal, social and environmental determinants of physical activity

..It is concluded that growing evidence supporting the multiple domains of influence on physical activity justifies calls for multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships and approaches to the promotion of active lifestyles...

Effects of a holistic health program on women's physical activity and mental and spiritual health

..The data highlight the potential for a church-based setting and holistic approach to health promotion as a successful means of increasing physical activity and promoting mental and spiritual health among Australian women...

Mediators of the relationship between maternal education and children's TV viewing

..We examined associations between density of and proximity to fast food outlets and body weight in a sample of children (137 aged 8-9 years and 243 aged 13-15 years) and their parents (322 fathers and 362 mothers)...

Mismatch between perceived and objective measures of physical activity environments

..09) were significantly associated with achieving recommended LTPA. Personal factors were the characteristics most strongly associated with achieving recommended levels of LTPA among women from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds...

A prospective study of overweight, physical activity, and depressive symptoms in young women

..Findings highlight socioeconomic differentials in activity and fitness patterns and suggest that improvements in education may represent a pathway through which physical activity levels can be increased and health benefits achieved...

Individual, social and home environment determinants of change in children's television viewing: the Switch-Play intervention

..Greater understanding of the family dynamics and circumstances, as well as the individual and social determinants of TV viewing, will be required if we are to develop effective strategies for reducing TV viewing in children...

..This study suggests that specific dietary patterns are already evident in adolescence and a dietary pattern rich in fruit, salad, cereals, and fish pattern may be associated with diastolic blood pressure in older adolescents...

A low intensity, community based lifestyle programme to prevent weight gain in women with young children: cluster randomised controlled trial

..This review examines original research which has investigated associations between physical activity (PA) dose (i.e. frequency, intensity and duration) and domain and depression or symptoms of depression in adults...